Interview With a Pope

Have you read the extensive interview with Pope Francis published in America Magazine?  If not, you can read it in its entirety at http://americamagazine.org/pope-interview.

What are your comments about the interview?

Pope Francis answers many of the interviewer's questions from a Jesuit point of view.  What do you think his Jesuit perspective means for the church?

"Open the Door of Faith" was our theme for catechetical Sunday.  We will be using this theme throughout the year in our CCD and adult faith classes.  How do you "Open the Door of Faith?"  What does this phrase mean to you?

Getting Ready for Mass

The readings for this weekend are: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; and Luke 14:25-33.  Reviewing the readings is a great way to prepare for mass.  How do you prepare?  What helps you step away from the busyness of this world and enables you to focus on the liturgy?

Welcome!

Welcome to the blogging home of St. Joseph/St. Raphael Parish in Springfield, OH.  We hope this online community becomes an extension of our parish community.